| A police officer is there to protect ordinary | | | | has to be prepared for all the situations and even |
| people. That is what is his duty and what he is | | | | death. It is not an easy job. |
| trained for. This is not an ordinary responsibility. | | | | Besides being liable to risk, a police officer is also |
| He instills trust and confidence amongst people. | | | | required to work at odd times. On occasions, he is |
| However, a police officer is subject to certain | | | | expected to be present for prolonged hours. He |
| risks as has been demonstrated time and again. | | | | has also to work on shifts. |
| He is always in the harm's way. Wearing a | | | | Though salaries and perks of police are better |
| distinctive uniform, he is always noticeable. | | | | than many others, they are not the best. One will |
| Police officers often times lose their lives | | | | not become rich by being a police officer. One has |
| unexpectedly. They constantly face dangers. One | | | | to accept usual pay and a commitment to serve |
| never knows that even while carrying normal | | | | the public. |
| duties one can face unexpected violence or | | | | A police officer caries respect and prestige. He |
| happenings. | | | | has to be address with proper salutations and |
| Recently one police officer got killed while | | | | obeyed. He can also be a friend and a guide. Many |
| searching a car. The driver reversed the car and | | | | times public members approach them even for |
| dragged the officer underneath. In another | | | | directions. |
| instance, while making a routine round, police | | | | Police carries huge powers. With this also comes |
| spotted a normal looking house used as a | | | | responsibility. They have to use their powers |
| narcotics lab. | | | | judiciously and carefully. They are liable for |
| Given the preset day technology, underground | | | | immediate media attention and complaints. While |
| mafia, gun culture, terrorist attacks, lure of riches | | | | police are liable to easy criticism, they may not |
| etc., anything can happen anywhere. Police are | | | | get an equal appreciation for their achievements. |
| already seized of these and they are provided | | | | Pursuing a police career can not be right for |
| sufficient training to deal with all such situations. | | | | everybody. This needs commitment, hard work, |
| But nothing can be secured totally. There is | | | | agility, a motto to serve, readiness to face |
| always element of risk. People always find new | | | | danger etc. If all of these traits are there, a |
| ways of doing crimes. | | | | career with police department can be truly |
| Any one who wants to take police as his career, | | | | satisfying. |